Inca Treasures in the High Andes

Book an extra night in Arequipa, before or after your motorcycle road trip in the departure hotel of the itinerary. Includes: one night with breakfast.

Embark on a 6-day itinerary that will take you to the Pacific Coast to discover Paracas and its archipelagos where sea lions, flamingos and penguins live together. From there you'll visit the famous "Nazca lines" found in the desert, then conclude your extended journey in the the capital city of Lima. Arequipa - Chala [8h drive] Departure is in the morning, in a private vehicle towards Chala, located 8h from Arequipa. Lunch is free, take the opportunity to eat in a typical restaurant of this fishing village. In particular, you can taste dishes made with fish and seafood. Chala - Nazca [3h drive] Free day until lunch. Then it will take you 3 hours to drive north to reach the next destination which will be Nazca, famous for its geoglyphs. Nazca - Paracas [3h drive] You will have the opportunity to fly over the Nazca Lines by plane. Nazca geoglyphs, more commonly known as Nazca lines, are large figures drawn on the ground. They often represent stylized animals, sometimes simple lines several kilometers long, visible in the desert. Paracas This day consists of an excursion to the Ballestas Islands departing from the city of Paracas. This archipelago is located off Pisco where sea wolves, Humboldt penguins, flamingos and other protected species live together in harmony. Paracas- Lima [5 hours drive] The start of the day will be free before heading back to Lima (5 hours drive) where you will have lunch. Lima It is in Lima, the capital of Peru, that you will enjoy your last day. Half a day will be devoted to visiting the city which houses many museums such as the Larco Museum and its collection of pre-Columbian art or the Museum of the Nation, which traces the history of the ancient civilizations of Peru. Finally, you will be picked up for the transfer from Lima to the airport. Includes: Supervision, hotels, breakfasts, vehicle, half-day guided tour of Lima, shared boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, flight over Nazca in a shared plane (excluding airport taxes and entrance fees to the site to be paid on site), transfer between the hotel and Lima airport on day 6

Visit the surroundings of the city of Arequipa and enjoy its picturesque towns such as Tingo, Paucarpata and its church, the viewpoint of Sachaca with a magnificent view of the countryside. You can also enjoy a beautiful series of terraces from the pre-Inca and Inca eras. Finally, you will discover the Sabandía Mill and the house of the founder. Stop for lunch at the Tipika restaurant. Then start your half-day guided city tour of Arequipa (3h30) to learn more about the city founded in 1540 by Manuel Garcí de Carbajal. The Monastery of Santa Catalina is a virtual miniature city located within the heart of the city, its small streets lined with small houses colored in clay, blue and white. Its squares and fountains recall a distant Andalusia. Arequipa was founded during the reign of King Philip II in 1580 and is very well preserved despite the many earthquakes that have hit it. It is a place of peace and serenity despite a busy city. Includes: Supervision: A French-speaking guide, entrance fees for visits, lunch, vehicle.